Taoiseach denies legal system is 'collapsing' on his watch

Barristers went on strike for the first time ever outside the courthouse on Washington Street in Cork. Picture: David Creedon

The Taoiseach has denied claims that the legal system is "collapsing" on his watch.

Leo Varadkar faced questions from the opposition at Leaders' Questions on Tuesday about industrial action by both gardaí and barristers.